So how could he have done it without it being edited badly by the beeb as the last five years?

All I would say is that really you are voting for Lisa, not the couple.

Failing that see what they both have to say in ITT on Tuesday.

How could it be edited when it was a live show? He walked away while they were with Tess after the scores had been shown.

Look maybe we'll agree to disagree on this as it seems you can't even voice an opinion on this forum without being bashed down.

Who ends up in the dance off is rarely about the worse dancer - John was never in a dance off.

Austin's place as bottom of the leaderboard was justified and I am glad that the public didnt elevate him to poll position on past performances alone. And I happen to be one of many who think Austin was the biggest wow-dancer in the show.

Lisa is a darn good dancer and deserves her place in the SF. Rachel and Lisa have had to overcome so much more than the boys, I am glad to see them do well. No doubt the public will send Tom straight into the final, but who knows?

She might be scared that the face lift would shift

Ha ha ha...she now speaks through her belly button.

I'm aware of that, and am trying to ignore Brendan's comments, since it isn't fair on Lisa. However, if you don't like the way the professional half of the couple is behaving, then it makes it just that more difficult to enjoy their dancing.

In my previous posts I've been very complimentary about how Brendan has handled the partnership, and so I do give credit where it's due. But I really didn't like his behaviour last night.

didn't he say something along the lines if that jive was worth 8's fair enough but score everyone the same it's not only the boys that want to make the semis

fair comment I think

That's the problem I have. He was commenting on other couples' marks and implying there was some kind of favouritism (which was actually counterproductive since Austin was actually lower on the scoreboard than Lisa anyway). I don't think he did Lisa any favours. Also I think their jive was not undermarked.

I think we'll just have to agree to disagree.

Can't agree with the OP, Brendan's behaviour on Saturday night was unfortunate, but only because it was unfair to leave Lisa standing like that - but at least he showed some passion. I can't believe it would have affected the judges in any way, certainly not to intimidate them...

Anyway, Lisa's benefitted greatly from Brendan knuckling down this series to choreograph some great routines for her that go a long way towards masking her limitations, so it's swings and roundabouts I guess.
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That's why it's a disadvantage to be partnered with such an arse. They should drop this prima donna.

What a ridiculous thread title! I can't wait to see Brendan & Lisa turn up the heat next week. They don't seem to have the public vote to win, but their professionalism (ahem... apart from last night's mild outburst) and drive sees them thoroughly deserve to be in the semi-final.

I would have said that the judges were, quite correctly, voting on the technical merits of the dance. Lisa's dance in the dance-off was superior to that of Austin's.

I've never been really that bothered with all the "Bad boy Brendan" nonsense either way...I find it a tad embarrassing if anything.

What I didn't really like about his outburst was the backstage VT and the fact he was complaining about their scores (and it was obviously in relation/reaction to Austin's scoring in the Salsa)

Last week Lisa's ChaCha wasn't really worth it's scores.... and he knew that but didn't object too loudly to being significantly over scored.....if you quietly smile and take good scores one week....you can't moan when the same thing happens to others the next.

He's been involved in the show long enough to know it's the position on the board that matters anyway.

He should also be aware of the hard work and dedication that ALL the celebs +pros are putting in at this stage and should have held his tongue for that very reason. They all care but no one else allows themselves to go off on hissy fits because they didn't get the result they felt they "deserved".

None of the other couples or pros have been complaining that well if X got a 9 I deserve 10 then.... everyone else seems extremely supportive of eachother despite the competitiveness. Tom and Austin in particular seem to really enjoy each others highscores...whether they were "deserved" or not....

Whatever Brendan might be able to teach Austin in terms of dance, I'm pretty sure Austin could double in terms of teaching him the need to temper a competitive spirit with real sportmanship. I reckon he should have been taking notes tonight.

Interesting that Lisa's Dad & sister weren't upset by Brendan's actions

Me too... g

No he hasn't. He was a petulant bully at the start, storming off the set and upsetting Lisa. Then realized this could get him voted off, so he put on a good act for a few weeks and said something nice about someone else ONCE!!

Then this week he reverted to type. NOT standing up for Lisa but storming off again and leaving her alone looking like a wally.

An amazing picture of petulant bullying I give you that

Brendan Cole and James Jordan have both behaved extremely unprofessionally off the floor, thrown their toys out of the pram and shown themselves up for what they are - BAD LOSERS with absolutely no grace whatsoever. I think they both suffer from the "it's not fair syndrome" and both have indulged in playground behaviour. Austen and Lisa were in the bottom two because the judges and the public put them there. There is no conspiracy - but, of course, if people don't get the result they want they have to blame some-one. I realise that people are very passionate about the programme but please , please, please don't stamp your feet and throw a hissy fit because your particular favourite's time is up but more importantly - itsn't it about time that some of these professionals grew up and started behaving like adults.

can you please explain how Brendan has bullied anyone - has he threatened anyone, intimidated anyone - no - he was annoyed with the scores given and walked off how the hell is that bullying - at least he's passionate about what he does

Of course he hasn't bullied anyone or intimidated anyone, but he has definitely been a bad sport and has abandoned his partner because of his temper.

I do agree with that, he has abandoned Lisa acouple times BUT I think he's walked of the couple times he has so that he doesn't say anything that would upset Lisa. It doesn't work because Lisa needs him, but he's tempermental and he knows that.

This is my opinion of course, but James Jordan is the only other person who has behaved badly. They are adults, not toddlers who don't understand that there is a time and place for behaving well. It is possible for them (just like other people who find it difficult to control themselves) to learn to control their tempers better in public, rather than letting it all hang out.

Yeah he's not bullied anyone - Just behaved like a toddler having a temper tantrum...everyone on the show is passionate....no one else storms off....

Putting it down to "an artistic temperament" only helps to enable that kind of negative behaviour pattern

Now I know that Brendan was reacting to Austin's over-marking on the Salsa, I don't blame him at all. None of the Latin dances were particularly good. The reason for this may be that most of the Peos are Latin specialists and their partners tend to be outdanced. This applied to Lisa and Rachel to a lesser degree. Camilla could have showcased Tom, who does have the hip movement, much more than she did. Erin has no more idea than the judges as to what makes a good Salsa.

I don't think Brendan's reaction after the jive in anyway influenced the judges decision to save him in the dance-off, if anything it could have worked against them. I do think Lisa was prepared for this as she didn't seem upset in the least at what he said, mainly because he said it to her credit.
Her father nor her sister were particularly upset with what he did, her dad actually seemed rather pleased with the fact that Brendan spoke up.